Job Announcement - Child Support Attorney

A job announcement for a Child Support Attorney with the Department of Health & Human Services has been posted.

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Law Clerk with the District Court in Dickinson has been posted.

Harvey High School students visit the Supreme Court

Students from Harvey High School visit the Supreme Court to listen to live oral arguments and visit with Justices.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Dickinson has been posted.

Gregory Scott Larson 1959 - 2024

Greg Larson, Fargo native and UND School of Law Graduate, died on January 2, 2024.

Courthouses closed for Martin Luther King Day

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.

Barnes County Clerk of Court Office Closed Friday, Jan. 12 at 3:00 PM

The Barnes County Clerk Office Closed Friday, Jan. 12 at 3:00 PM. The Stutsman County Clerk of Court office will cover phones.

Justices participate in the 2023 North Dakota We the People State Competition

Four North Dakota Supreme Court justices served as judges for the North Dakota We the People State Competition held Jan. 10 at the State Capitol.

New Opinions: Jan. 10

The Supreme Court posted 7 opinions on January 10th.

Governor appoints Sandberg to NECJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum on Jan. 10 announced the appointment of attorney Theodore "Ted" Sandberg to Judgeship Number 2 in the Northeast Central Judicial District.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2024 schedule, seeks members

The Big Muddy Bar Association will again be hosting meetings and providing CLE opportunities for its members in the South Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator.

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Jamestown has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court

A job announcement for a deputy clerk of district court in Bismarck/Mandan has been posted.

Judge Romanick will not run for reelection in SCJD

South Central Judicial District Judge Bruce Romanick has announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2024. Judge Romanick was first elected district judge in 2000.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide for the Richland County Treatment Court in Wahpeton has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the District Court in Dickinson has been posted.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Dickinson has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant I

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: Dec. 28

The Supreme Court posted 8 opinions on December 28th.

Courthouses to close for New Year's holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, for the New Year's holiday. Several courthouses will close early on Friday, December 29 or Tuesday, January 2, but some courthouse services will be available.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant States Attorney with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk in Valley City has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant States Attorney with the Cass County State's Attorney's office in Fargo has been posted.

Ramsey County Courthouse Will Open 10am

The Ramsey County Courthouse will be open two hours late, will open at 10:00am 12/27/2023

Lawyer licenses and pro hac vice registrations expire Dec. 31

All license and pro hac vice fees and the completed forms are due on or before December 31, 2023.

Job Announcement - Administrative Clerk/Deputy Clerk of District Court-Valley City

A job announcement for Administrative Clerk/Deputy Clerk of District Court in Valley City has been posted.

North Dakota’s Veteran’s Treatment Court Celebrates First Graduate.

North Dakota’s Veteran’s Treatment Court Celebrated it's First Graduate on December 18, 2023.

Stark County Clerk of Court Linda Splichal Retiring

Stark County Clerk of Court Linda Splichal retiring on December 31, 2023.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant States Attorney with the Grand Forks County State's Attorney's office in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - File Technician

A job announcement for a File Technician with the Grand Forks County States Attorney’s office in Grand Forks has been posted.

New Opinions: Dec. 15

The Supreme Court posted 12 opinions on December 15th.

Nominating committee forwards four NECJD candidates to governor

Judicial Nominating Committee Forwards Four Names to Governor Doug Burgum for the Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship

Judge Burt Riskedahl 1940-2023

Retired District Judge Burt Riskedahl died on December 12th, 2023.

Court Staff in the McIntosh County Clerk’s Office will be unavailable after 11:30 am on Friday, December 15th

Court Staff in the McIntosh County Clerk’s Office will be unavailable after 11:30 am on Friday, December 15th. For questions about court cases or assistance with on-line payments please contact the Kidder County Clerk’s Office at 701-475-4548.

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Bismarck has been posted.

Interest rate set for 2024 judgments

The State Court Administrator has set the interest rate on judgments entered in 2024 at 11.5 percent.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the District Court in Rugby has been posted.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Reporter/Transcriptionist

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist with the District Court in Rugby has been posted.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Rugby has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant States Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant States Attorney with the Barnes County State's Attorney's office in Valley City has been posted.

Frequently asked questions about 2024 attorney license renewal

A new online license renewal system for currently licensed lawyers and for pro hac vice admitted lawyers is available. The State Board of Law Examiners has developed a list of frequently asked questions, which is available here.

Sharon Gallagher 1951-2023

Former Mandan attorney, Sharon Gallagher, died on December 3, 2023.

Charles Gilje 1942-2023

Former Stutsman County State's Attorney Charles Gilje died on November 25, 2023.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant States Attorney with the Williams County State's Attorney's office in Williston has been posted.

New Opinions: Dec. 1

The Supreme Court posted 5 new opinions on December 1st.

Shockman appointed to SEJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed LaMoure County State’s Attorney James Shockman to an open judgeship in the Southeast Judicial District.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a short-term Staff Attorney with the State Court Administrator's Office has been posted.

Online Lawyer license renewal available

Online Lawyer license renewal available starting November 15, 2023

UTTC Criminal Justice Students Visit South Central District Court

Led by Instructor Mark Turner, students from the Criminal Justice class at the United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, N.D. attended and observed a Master Calendar setting at the Burleigh County Courthouse on November 20, 2023 presided over by SCJD Judge James Hill.

Job Announcement: Temporary Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Temporary Law Clerk with Burleigh County in Bismarck has been posted.

Northeast Central Judicial Applicants to be Considered for Judicial Appointment

On November 13, 2023 members of the State Bar Association of North Dakota were notified of a judicial opening in the Northeast Central Judicial District.

Gary W. Lawrence 1943-2023

Former Northwood, N.D. lawyer and UND School of Law graduate Gary W. Lawrence died on November 12, 2023.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk in Devil's Lake has been posted.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Proposed N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R.

New Opinions: Nov. 24

The Supreme Court posted 12 new opinions on November 24th.

Job Announcement: Summer Law Clerk

Cass County State's Attorney’s Office in Fargo, North Dakota will be hiring a law clerk for the summer of 2024.

Job Announcement - District Court Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the District Court in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant City Prosecutor/Assistant City Attorney

Job Announcement - Assistant City Prosecutor/Assistant City Attorney for the City of Grand Forks.

Job Announcement - Attorney II

The ND Protection and Advocacy Project is hiring an Attorney located in Bismarck.

Order of Adoption

Amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 7

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.Civ.P., App. P., Ct., Admin. R.

Vaagen appointed referee and magistrate in SCJD

Tessa Vaagen has been appointed as a referee and magistrate in the South Central Judicial District

William Schmidt 1950-2023

Longtime Bismarck attorney William Schmidt died on November 1, 2023.

Job Announcement - State's Attorney

A job posting for a State's Attorney for Oliver County has been posted.

Irv Nodland, 1935-2023

Long-time Bismarck Attorney Irvin B. Nodland died on November 11, 2023.

Job Announcement - Legal Counsel

A job announcement for an Attorney I with the Commission on Legal Counsel for indigents in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Counsel

A job announcement for an Attorney I with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: Nov. 9

The Supreme Court posted 7 new opinions on November 9th.

Judge Stephanie R. Hayden Investiture - Nov. 6 Photos

East Central Judicial District Judge Stephanie R. Hayden was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo on November 6. Attached are the photos.

Ward County courthouse closing early Nov. 9.

Ward County Courthouse closing after 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Courthouses to close for Veterans Day holiday

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Friday, November 10, for the Veterans Day holiday.

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

The North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the Northeast Judicial District.

Lawyers reminded to verify their e-mail address

As the Board moves to an online license renewal process for 2024, it is important the Board has a current e-mail address by which to contact lawyers.

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 2, NECJD

Job Announcement: Attorney I

A job announcement for an Attorney with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner has been posted.

Board of Law Examiners announces online license renewal

The State Board of Law Examiners is excited to announce the launch of an online license renewal process for 2024.

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties, municipalities and attorneys interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the East Central Judicial District.

Logan County Clerk of Court office will be closed Friday, Nov. 3

Logan County Clerk of Court office will be closed Friday, Nov. 3

Billings County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, Nov. 3

Billings County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Job Announcement: Prosecuting Attorney

A job announcement for a Prosecuting Attorney with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.

Job Announcement: Adult Criminal Court Public Defender

A job announcement for an Adult Criminal Court Public Defender with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.

Judge Hartl Romanick Retires

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Lolita Hartl Romanick has retired, effective Nov. 1, 2023.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in the Northwest Judicial District has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement: Electronic Court Recorder

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The Oct. 23, 2023 photos

The Supreme Court traveled to the UND School of Law Oct. 23, 2023 to hear arguments, judge the Moot Court competition and to visit with students. Here are the photos.

UND School of Law honors retired Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle with courtroom rededication

UND School of Law honors retired Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle with courtroom rededication on Oct. 23, 2023.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk in Devils Lake has been posted.

Supreme Court visit to Griggs County Schools - Oct. 24, 2023

The North Dakota state Supreme Court visited Griggs County schools on October 24, 2023 to hear a case.

Job Announcement - File Clerk/Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a File Clerk/Legal Secretary with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Amend. to N.D.R.Civ.P., App. P., Ct., Admin. R.